Will sorting classrooms by ability improve marks? It depends on the mix
- Written by Alfredo Paloyo, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Wollongong
It's important to carefully select an appropriate pupil mix, especially to support weaker students.Shutterstock
Parents and teachers are interested in ensuring children perform their best in school. Somebelieve putting smart students together can improve educational outcomes. But evidence about the impact of classmate or schoolmate quality (as...
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